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Robert J. died when only two days old, before ever coming home from the hospital. Barbara, Will and Claire's baby, died at the age of nine months from whooping cough. Jackson, Bernella and Lehi's haby, died of pneumonia. In 1944 when Lehi was 90 years old, a community reception was held in his honor a t the Cedar Fimt Ward Chapel. In the article which appeared in the Salt Lake Tribune, there was a short history of his life etc. The following statements are taken from the article: "Mr. Jones has seen Cedar City grow from a frontier settlement to a modern community, and has had an active part in the city's developments. He has helped bring to Cedar City a power system, a water system, a community hospital, a railroad, a bank, a junior college, among other community improvements. Although 90, Mr. Jones has never retired. At present he is president of the Bank of Southern Utah, and still maintains his interest in livestock. H e finds time for gardening, and takes an active interest in the state, national and international events." Lehi was known, affectionately, by the men who associated and worked for him as "Brother Jones." His rhildren always referred to him as "father." As an elderly man, Lehi learned how to drive and mastered the "Model T," but his favorite mode of travel was still a well-kept, spirited horse. In 1945, after the conclusion of World War 11, a large parade was staged on Cedar City maimtreet. Lehi led the parade rid in^ Rass's famous hone. "Old Cap," which was one of the most admired horses in the valley. Lehi made a colorful picture in his black suit with his white hair and beautiful white beard. He rode with the same skill at 91 as he did when he was carrying the mail. They made a very effective picture as 'Cap" singlefooted to the band music. Lehi was always a great promoter and helped, not only by giving his time, hut invested in ,;)any businesses, projects etc. Consequently, he acquired a great deal of stocks many of which became worthless or were traded for property. That which was still good was passed on to his children, and the remainder was kept in a hlack tin box. At the time of this writing, the followine, stocks were found:
N a m e of Cotnp'any
No. of Shares 18,647
Cost per Share
Date Purchased
Cedar Mercantile & Livestock Co. New Castle Reclamation Companv Cedar Sheep Association
$1 .OO $ 10.00
$1.00
1908-14 1910-16 1884-5
802
183

Robert J. died when only two days old, before ever coming home from the hospital. Barbara, Will and Claire's baby, died at the age of nine months from whooping cough. Jackson, Bernella and Lehi's haby, died of pneumonia. In 1944 when Lehi was 90 years old, a community reception was held in his honor a t the Cedar Fimt Ward Chapel. In the article which appeared in the Salt Lake Tribune, there was a short history of his life etc. The following statements are taken from the article: "Mr. Jones has seen Cedar City grow from a frontier settlement to a modern community, and has had an active part in the city's developments. He has helped bring to Cedar City a power system, a water system, a community hospital, a railroad, a bank, a junior college, among other community improvements. Although 90, Mr. Jones has never retired. At present he is president of the Bank of Southern Utah, and still maintains his interest in livestock. H e finds time for gardening, and takes an active interest in the state, national and international events." Lehi was known, affectionately, by the men who associated and worked for him as "Brother Jones." His rhildren always referred to him as "father." As an elderly man, Lehi learned how to drive and mastered the "Model T," but his favorite mode of travel was still a well-kept, spirited horse. In 1945, after the conclusion of World War 11, a large parade was staged on Cedar City maimtreet. Lehi led the parade rid in^ Rass's famous hone. "Old Cap," which was one of the most admired horses in the valley. Lehi made a colorful picture in his black suit with his white hair and beautiful white beard. He rode with the same skill at 91 as he did when he was carrying the mail. They made a very effective picture as 'Cap" singlefooted to the band music. Lehi was always a great promoter and helped, not only by giving his time, hut invested in ,;)any businesses, projects etc. Consequently, he acquired a great deal of stocks many of which became worthless or were traded for property. That which was still good was passed on to his children, and the remainder was kept in a hlack tin box. At the time of this writing, the followine, stocks were found:
N a m e of Cotnp'any
No. of Shares 18,647
Cost per Share
Date Purchased
Cedar Mercantile & Livestock Co. New Castle Reclamation Companv Cedar Sheep Association
$1 .OO $ 10.00
$1.00
1908-14 1910-16 1884-5
802
183